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Amgen Project Manager - Operational Readiness in Holly Springs, North Carolina
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation,
General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Project Manager - Operational Readiness
What you will do
Let’s do this! Let’s change the world!
In this vital role you will manage Operational Readiness activities, leading the planning, coordination, execution and tracking of cross-functional workstreams, as well as ensuring integration and alignment with Construction and Commissioning & Qualification workstreams.
Specific responsibilities include developing and integrating readiness plans for multiple workstreams, facilitating activities execution, owning workstream forums, resolving execution challenges, resource coordination, active schedule and risk management, project communications, performance tracking, and lessons learned documentation.
Develop readiness plans, schedules, and risk registers for multiple workstreams (Manufacturing, Engineering, Process Development, Supply Chain, Quality Control)
Map project deliverables, key milestones, and critical dates
Create detailed schedules to ensure clear visibility of critical paths
Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align activities, resolve challenges, and identify gaps
Monitor schedule and facilitate forums for efficient workstream execution
Implement communication strategies with standardized tools for proactive project monitoring and reporting
Provide updates to project sponsors and senior leaders
Resolve issues, manage risks, and escalate as needed to maintain project objectives and deliverables
Collaborate with other project managers for cross-functional alignment, including construction and commissioning/qualification workstreams
Provide strategic guidance on project delivery to de-risk and optimize execution
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The high-performing professional we seek is an effective facilitator with strong cross-functional project management and communication skills, as well as the below qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Project Management experience OR
Associate’s degree and 8 years of Project Management experience OR
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Project Management experience OR
Master’s degree and 2 years of Project Management experience OR
Doctorate degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Thorough understanding of project management processes, methodologies, and best practices
Proficient in project management software and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, Visio, Smartsheets, Miro, MS Teams)
Experience managing medium to large-scale projects in a matrix organization
Knowledgeable in biotech DS manufacturing processes and support functions
Skilled in motivating teams to complete complex projects
Adept at working under tight deadlines and managing strategic changes in a fast-paced environment
Effective communicator with project teams, leaders, and external partners
Proficient in building strong relationships and partnerships at all organizational levels
Capable of tactfully negotiating and influencing
Strong analytical skills
Understanding of operational excellence, including continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
PMP Certification a plus
What you can expect from us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
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